6th (Tredegar) Virginia Local Defense Troops Battalion Infantry

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Muster In: Organized with four companies at Richmond from the employees of the Tredegar iron works for local defense as needed in May 1861. Mustered into Confederate service on October 16, 1863.1,2Muster Out: Consolidated with the 2nd Virginia Battalion, LDT and redesignated as the 2nd Virginia Regiment, Local Defense Troops on September 2, 1864.3

Commander(s):
Major William E. Tanner
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Commander 3
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First Offensive Order of Battle: Local Defense Troops and Reserves | Department of Richmond | Confederate Army4